Which West Virginia cities have the most 5K races?
Fairmont (6), Wheeling (6), Charleston (6), Morgantown (5) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
West Virginia · 5K
5K Races in West Virginia
Every upcoming 5K in West Virginia, all 71 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
71 upcoming 5K races · 27 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The West Virginia races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in West Virginia
71 total Sat, Aug 1, 2026Stonewood Vol. Fire Dept. 5 Alarm 5k Stonewood, WVFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ohio River Festival 5k Ravenswood, WVFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026River City 5 Miler/5k Huntington, WVFrom $35Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Stop, Drop & Run 5k & Walk Newell, WVFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Run to Mundy's Place 5k for Special Olympics Morgantown, WVFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Run with the Dragons 5K Saint Albans, WVFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Mohigans Annual 5K Morgantown, WVFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Color Me Berkeley 5K Martinsburg, WVFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 20269th Annual Miles For Meg 5K Run & Walk Fairmont, WVFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Annual WV Peach Festival 5k race Fort Ashby, WVFrom $20Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Pearl Harbor Run Keyser, WVFrom $25Register Fri, Aug 14, 2026Marland Heights Classic Weirton, WVFrom $15Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in West Virginia
When are most 5K races held in West Virginia?
August is the busiest month for 5K races in West Virginia, with 18 of the 71, followed by September with 17. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How much do West Virginia 5K races cost?
Entry fees for 5K races here run from free to about $45, depending on the event and how early you register.
How early should I register for a 5K in West Virginia?
30 of the 71 5K races in West Virginia already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are West Virginia 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 26 5K races in West Virginia with published results, the typical median finish is around 32:24, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail 5K races in West Virginia?
Yes, 8 races around West Virginia get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races, and 4 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.